Lake Jovita's two championship courses
that are interwoven through lakes, ponds, valleys, hills, and lush vegetation
make it a premier golfing destination. Lake Jovita's golf amenities include a
highly rated Golf Shop (Top 100 in America by Golf Business World) and a
world-class fifteen-acre practice facility with bunkers and chipping area, a
one-acre putting green, and a separate practice facility for private lessons.
Tournament rounds are scheduled to be played on
the South Course.
Club Website:
www.lakejovita.com
Golf Digest
"One of America's Top Ten New Courses"
Eligibility
Male or female amateur golfers that are members of the FJT may apply for
participation. Entries are subject to rejection at any time, including during
the event by the FJT. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming behavior.
Please see the Code of Conduct for further details.
Application Procedure
Tournament applications for this event may enter on-line at
www.floridajuniortour.org.
Players must complete a membership form, read the Tournament Policies and pay
the membership fees before the tournament application will be processed. Entries
must be received by 4:30 PM EST of the closing date. Telephone and fax requests
will not be considered for selection. Players will receive an e-mail that their
entry has been received and a second e-mail will be sent when the players is
accepted into the field. As a player is not automatically confirmed into the
tournament, travel arrangements should not be made until the second confirmation
e-mail is received.
Entry Fee Includes
The entry fee of $95 includes Saturday and Sunday tournament rounds of golf,
range balls prior to the tournament rounds and a tee prize.
Schedule of Play
Saturday, December 3rd
11:30 AM 1st & 10th Tees
Sunday, December 4th
7:30 AM 1st & 10th Tees
Practice Round
Participants can set up a practice round at a special discounted rate of
$30 plus tax by calling 352-588-9200. Times are available after 1:00 PM on
Friday, December 2nd.
Walking and Pull Carts
Players must walk and carry their clubs during the competition rounds. Pull
carts are permitted.
Directions
Lake Jovita Golf and Country is located in Dade City, just 30 minutes North
of Tampa. Traveling on I-75 take Exit 59 - SR 52 in St. Leo. Travel East on SR
52 for approx four miles until SR 52 dead ends. Turn right and Lake Jovita is
one mile on your left hand side.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express
Located off from State Rd. 54 & I-75, approximately 20 min. from Lake Jovita
Available: Friday, December 3 & Saturday, December 4, 2005
Rate: $69.00 plus tax per night
For reservations call: (813) 907-1379
Rate available until November 25, 2005
Please
identify yourself as a FJT Competitor for the Lake Jovita Event December
3-4, 2005.
Tees To Play
Tees are not set until the tournament staff arrives on site. Tournament set
up can change, including yardages, to offset inclement weather or other course
conditions (i.e. wet course conditions). Typical yardages are below:
- Boys 16-18 will play approximately 6,800
yards
- Girls 16-18 will play approximately 5,800
yards
National Rankings
This event is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard and Golfweek/Titleist.
AJGA (Performance Based Entrance)
- Boys 16-18
Champion
-1 Exemption
- Boys 16-18
Top Five Finishers -One Performance Star
- Girls 16-18
Champion
-1 Exemption
Registration
Registration will be available in front of the golf
shop beginning at 9:30 AM prior to the first round. ALL players are
expected to register. First round pairings, pace of play policy, and general tournament information
will be distributed at registration.
Tee Times & Pairings
First round pairings and starting times will be available on the FJT website,
www.floridajuniortour.org, three
days after the closing date. After
the completion of the first round all competitors will be regrouped by score
within age group for their next round. Final round pairings will be available
approximately one hour after the final score has been posted. They will be posted to the FJT
website, on the scoreboard, and in the golf shop. It is the player's
responsibility to be at his/her respective tee at least 10 minutes prior to
teeing off. We recommend that you always see your tee time in black and white
and if you still have questions, please contact a FJT official at the host
facility.
Rules
USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. Local rules will be distributed at
registration on the day of the first round.
Pace of Play
Pace of play will be strictly enforced with anticipated rounds less than 4
hours and 30 minutes. We strongly recommend that all players read and understand
the FJT Pace of Play Policy. The Pace of Play policy can be reviewed on the FJT
website under the Tournaments section.
Spectator Carts
Spectators may be authorized to rent carts for $20 plus tax per day,
but must
follow the published policy (available on site). Lake Jovita has a
limited number of carts and there might not be enough carts to satisfy
the specatators' needs. More information is available
on the FJT website under the Parents section.